Standards of Performance
Recognizing the dignity and uniqueness of all. Treating everyone as you would like to be treated.
Respect
The acronym used to remember the symptoms of stroke
BE-FAST
The 5 Ps
Pain; Potty; Position; Protection; Possessions
Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood sugar of less than this
70
The Cardinal Sign signaling the onset of Alzheimer's Dementia
Short-term memory loss
Communicating and working with others for the benefit of all
Collaboration
The "F" in the stroke acronym stands for this and we looking for this
Face; assess for one sided drooping
Ensuring the bed is locked and in lowest position; having call light in reach and bed alarm on if applicable
Examples of Protection
The amount of time until a blood sugar must be re-checked if a patient is hypoglycemic
15 minutes
Loss of cognitive function that interferes with personal routine, social and occupational activities
Dementia
Holding ourselves our teammates responsible for following through on tasks and commitments
Accountability
The "A" in the stroke acronym stands for this and we observing for this
Arm; One sided weakness in arm, leg or both
The minimal amount of time patients who cannot turn themselves must be repositioned
Every 2 hours
Goal blood sugar level we are trying to achieve so patient is no longer considered hypoglycemic
100
Hospital delirium
Responding to the feelings and needs of each person with kindness, concern and empathy
Compassion
The "S" and "T" stands for this in the stroke acronym and we looking for this
Speech and Time; inability to speak or "word salad", time is the window in which we may be able to diminish or reverse ischemic stroke symptoms by administering a clot busting drug
Asking specific questions to assess for specific needs
Interval at which blood sugar must be re-checked once hypoglycemia is resolved
1 hour
The most common type of permanent dementia. Symptoms include personality changes, difficulty learning new tasks or information and problems completing simple tasks or remembering names for common objects
Alzheimer's Disease (Dementia)
Responsibly using and preserving our human and material resources
Stewardship
As a PCT, this is one of the first and most important reading to check when your patient is suspected of having a stroke
Blood Glucose (Accucheck)
The most important task we can perform to help prevent the spread of germs
Documenting hypoglycemic snacks given to patient is very important. This is the appropriate place to document that intervention
PCT meal/intake section in Epic
Occurs suddenly and usually temporary. Symptoms typically caused by infection, disease process or drugs/anesthesia
Acute confusion/delirium